How To Fix F5A119 - Account has been changed: Dependent data will be initialised

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Account has been changed: Dependent data will be initialised

What causes this issue?

The vendor or customer account has been changed. This results in
changes to the selection of permitted entries for certain dependent
fields. These include alternative payee, partner bank type, EU tax
information, and certain information for reporting according to German
foreign trade regulations.
When you enter incoming invoices with transaction MIRO (Logistics
invoice verification), the system does not copy the terms of payment
from the vendor master record if the invoice refers to a purchase order
in which terms of payment were agreed.

System Response

Information

How to fix this error?

Check the contents of the above-mentioned fields.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A119 - Account has been changed: Dependent data will be initialised ?

  The SAP error message F5A119 indicates that an account has been changed, and as a result, dependent data will be initialized. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when changes are made to master data, such as a general ledger account or cost center.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A change is made to the account master data (e.g., account type, account group, or other key attributes).
  The system recognizes that this change affects dependent data, which may include transaction data, balances, or other linked records.
  The dependent data cannot remain valid or consistent with the new account settings, prompting the system to initialize or reset this data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Changes: Check the changes made to the account. Ensure that they are necessary and correct. If the changes are not required, consider reverting them.
  
  
  Analyze Dependent Data: Identify what dependent data will be affected by the change. This may include:
  
  Open items
  Transaction records
  Reports that rely on the account
  
  
  
  Data Initialization: If the changes are valid and necessary, you may need to accept that dependent data will be initialized. Ensure that you have backups or that you are aware of the implications of this initialization.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling changes to account master data and the implications for dependent data.
  
  
  Testing: If possible, test the changes in a development or sandbox environment before applying them in production to understand the impact fully.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users who manage account data are trained on the implications of changing account settings and the potential for data initialization.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FS00 (G/L Account Master Data) or OKB9 (Cost Center Master Data) to manage account settings.
  Change Logs: Check change logs to see what modifications were made to the account and by whom.
  Impact Analysis: Conduct an impact analysis to understand how changes to the account will affect financial reporting and other processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the F5A119 error effectively.